JAGER THURMOND WINS $11,500 IN FINAL WEEK OF VALDEZ SILVER DERBY
Jager Thurmond of Wasilla has been fishing Valdez for years but said this is the first time he has bought a derby ticket.
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Stephen J. Cox as Alaska Attorney General
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as the next Attorney General of Alaska, with the appointment effective Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
BLM seeks input on Thompson Pass and Valdez Guided Helicopter Skiing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released for public comment a preliminary environmental assessment on guided helicopter skiing on BLM-managed lands in Thompson Pass and Valdez.
The giant wave of Lituya Bay
The recent landslide-generated tsunami in Tracy Inlet of Southeast Alaska recalls the granddaddy of them all: the giant wave that scarred Lituya Bay in 1958.
Reeve Air Alaska to provide air service to Valdez
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has selected Reeve Air Alaska, LLC to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) for Valdez.
Music News
Carrie Underwood returns for 13th season of NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’
Carrie Underwood is returning to star in the show open for the 13th consecutive season of NBC’s Sunday…
Lanie Gardner to release sophomore album ‘Faded Polaroids’
Lanie Gardner is slated to release her sophomore record, Faded Polaroids, on Sept. 5. Gardner co-wrote all 18-tracks…
Daughtry to release ‘Shock to the System (Part Two)’ EP
Daughtry has announced the release of their new EP, Shock to the System (Part Two), available on September…
Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham’s album ‘Buckingham Nicks’ to be reissued on vinyl, digital
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have confirmed that their 1973 album Buckingham Nicks will finally be reissued on…
Sports News
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard in critical condition after shooting
Florida State University confirmed Monday that freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after being shot Sunday…
Tyreek Hill left off Dolphins’ 2025 captains list following controversy last season
For the first time since joining the Miami Dolphins in 2022, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not…
Cleveland Guardians release longtime first baseman Carlos Santana
The Cleveland Guardians announced Thursday that they have released longtime first baseman Carlos Santana. In a corresponding move,…
US Open 2025: Iga Świątek survives three-set battle against Suzan Lamens to extend streak
Iga Świątek’s streak of making the second round at Grand Slam tournaments nearly came to an end while…